Jersey City New Jersey History

Jersey City, New Jersey was originally home to the Van Vorst family in 1804. Also in that year, Robert Fulton created a shipyard to sail “The Jersey” to New York. In 1827, the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company flourished. In 1829, the Watch became Jersey City’s police force. Morris Canal was completed in 1836. Dudley Gregory became Jersey City’s first mayor in 1838.

In 1847, “The Hibernia” docked in Jersey City, New Jersey. The paid fire department began in 1871. William L. Dickinson became the first Superintendent of Schools in 1872. Washington and Lafayette ate under the Apple Tree House during the American Revolution. In 1807, Marquis De Lafayette was entertained by Colonel Richare Varick in Prospect Hall.